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Due to the lack of financial resources, the Somerville Youth and Recreation Foundation was formed on 1 January 2006 to financially assist the Somerville Youth Service program and the Somerville Recreation Department activities for the children (youth) of Somerville, Massachusetts.

This foundation is formed exclusively for charitable purposes. The principle objective is to elicit funding through solicitation, grant writing and fund raising to support the immediate needs of the youth in Somerville by providing the youth with opportunities that address their activity needs, interest and aspiration's for the future. The youth of Somerville need educational and sporting programs to help foster and nurture their growth.

By supporting this foundation, you will be providing access for the youth of Somerville to just a few of the following activities and programs listed below:

EDUCATION:

Literary Lights for Children Reading Program

New England Aquarium trip

Museum of Science trip

Franklin Park Zoo trip

Stoneham Zoo trip

Sponsoring youths to participate in arts/sciences based programs

Boston Children's Museum trip

SPECIAL NEEDS & SPECIALTY PROGRAMS:

Camping overnight with youths, parents/volunteers

Youth employment programs

Community events: Family Day at Trum Field (neighborhood social gatherings)

Mentoring program's

Safe Haven providing a safe place for the youth of Somerville to meet, to play and socialize with friends without the fear of confrontations from gang members

The Special Needs Program to family with children who have special needs.

Specialty Program's for young children at the Capuano School.

High School Sport Scholarships.

XBox games and controllers for Youth Service Program

Somerville Community Youth Service April Vacation Try-Athalon

Cartooning Class Sponsorship

Best Buddies Special Needs

Bicycle Repair

Ski Program Nashoba Valley

Wayside Youth & Family's HIV and Substance Abuse Prevention

SPORTING & SUMMER DAY CAMP ACTVIITES:

Summer Day Program, offering a summer camp program in response to the
community needs